# Guardians flip ALCS with bat flip

> Halpin's bat flip secures Guardians' ALCS lead.
- Title: Guardians flip ALCS with bat flip · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Halpin's bat flip secures Guardians' ALCS lead. Guardians win ALCS Game 3 with Halpin's go-ahead HR and bat flip.
- Keywords: guardians, alcs, petey halpin, gavin williams, rays, mlb, bat flip, sports, flip, bat
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/guardians-win-alcs-game-3-2026
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- Topics: guardians, alcs, petey halpin, gavin williams, rays, mlb, bat flip, sports
## Guardians win ALCS Game 3
Guardians secure 3-2 lead in ALCS with Petey Halpin's go-ahead two-run home run.
## Halpin's bat flip
Halpin flipped bat 20 feet into the air after hitting a 96 mph sinker from Griffin Jax.
## Halpin's reaction
Halpin said he blacked out during the bat flip but called it fun.
## Rays' challenge
Rays led AL with 98 wins but struggle against Guardians' Gavin Williams.
## Key takeaway

Guardians win ALCS Game 3 with Halpin's go-ahead HR and bat flip.